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Stunning image of erupting volcano reminds us of Earth’s violent past

This photo of Tungurahua, a volcano exploding in the Ecuadorian night, comes from an illustrated book to accompany a TV series about Earth’s deep history

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Eunice Newton Foote: The woman who discovered the greenhouse effect

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Ancient Scandinavians wrote encrypted messages in runes 1500 years ago

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English industrialist stole iron technique from Black metallurgists

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Humans were kissing at least 4500 years ago, reveal ancient texts

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The architecture of the five-story Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium in the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is inspired by natural Earth processes of wind and water and the ways in which they shape landscapes that are exciting to explore. The Griffin Atrium serves as a gateway into the Museum from Columbus Avenue, featuring skylights for natural illumination and alluring sightlines that invite visitors to explore various levels and galleries, including the new Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium and Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core. Located on the second floor, the landing at the top of the staircase opens up to the full scope of the Kenneth C. Griffin Atrium, with views of the Gilder Center???s new engaging exhibits. 2. Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium Alvaro Keding/? AMNH Description: The architecture of the five-story Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium in the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is inspired by natural Earth processes of wind and water and the ways in which they shape landscapes that are exciting to explore. The Griffin Atrium serves as a gateway into the Museum from Columbus Avenue, featuring skylights for natural illumination and alluring sightlines that invite visitors to explore various levels and galleries, including the new Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium and Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core. Located on the second floor, the landing at the top of the staircase opens up to the full scope of the Kenneth C. Griffin Atrium, with views of the Gilder Center?s new engaging exhibits. Usage rights: PLEASE NOTE: These images are supplied solely for one-time use by print, broadcast, and online media for publicity purposes related to The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation press preview. No other use of these images is permitted without the express written permission of the Museum and/or the owners of the images. Unique identifier: AN1525680

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Was DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin really a victim of scientific theft?

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How a US civil war shipwreck became a template for marine conservation

The USS Monitor, an iconic piece of military history, sank 160 years ago. Now a marine sanctuary, the wreck has become an unlikely testbed for ocean conservation

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